U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Sanderson, left, Kentucky Air National Guard bilateral affairs officer, speaks with a Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana (FAE) military member during the U.S. and Ecuadorian Airman-to-Airman staff talks, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 3, 2026. The talks focused on analyzing shared security cooperation goals—to plan and prioritize specific joint activities that enhance partnerships and interoperability between the two air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)